Prior To Southern - Zerni played for coach Mike Zegunis at Blue Valley Northwest High School ... A two-way player, playing both wide receiver and defensive back ... In Zerni's senior year he had 38 catches for 522 yards, 5 touchdowns, while netting 30 solo tackles, 14 assisted tackles, 2 interceptions and 5 pass breakups on defense ... He was Honorable Mention in the Eastern Kansas League both as a wide receiver and defensive back ... In 2009 he was chosen for the Nike Ultimate 100 Midwest Camp ... Zerni will be majoring in Business at Missouri Southern and is the son of Rod and Donna Zerni.